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Life in the Ozarks for African-Americans: From 1906 to today

February 1, 2017 by Strategic Communication

Lyle Foster during a Tough Talk discussion.

On April 14, 1906, racial tensions reached a tipping point in the Queen City of the Ozarks. To understand the uncommon experiences of these individuals, three faculty members re working to locate and compile stories about the Ozarks through the eyes of its African-American community.

Filed Under: Awards, Discovery Tagged With: College of Humanities and Public Affairs, Lucie Amberg, Lyle Foster, Sociology anthropology and gerontology, Tim Knapp

‘The Journey Continues ‘ shows diverse perspectives of Springfield throughout history

January 26, 2017 by Strategic Communication

Three Missouri State faculty members have developed a living archive of testimonials and oral histories of the African American experience in the Ozarks: The Journey Continues.

Filed Under: Faculty and Staff Page Tagged With: College of Humanities and Public Affairs, communication media journalism and film, Diversity and inclusion, Missouri State Journal, Sociology anthropology and gerontology, Tim Knapp

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